LONDON 


CH  ICAGO 


APRIL,  1888.—  SUPERSEDING  ALL  PREVIOUS  ISSUES. 


H.  W.  JOHNS’  LIQUID  PAINTS. 


>HESE  PAINTS  are  composed  exclusively  of  the  best  and  purest  materials,  com- 
bined on  different  principles  from  any  other  Liquid  or  Mixed  Paints.  They 
have  been  thoroughly  tested  in  all  parts  of  the  world  and  have  been  found 
to  withstand  the  severest  tests  of  elhuatic  changes,  sea-air.  and  other  try- 
ing exposures  where  the  best  white  lead  has  failed ; and  the  universal 
testimony  of  those  who  have  used  them  is  sufficient  proof  that  they  are,  in 
every  respect,  strictly  reliable  and  first  class  paints  of  a higher  grade  than  has  ever 
before  been  offered  to  the  public  for  structural  puqioses,  and  second  to  none  in 
| richness  and  permanency  of  color,  beauty  of  finish,  durability,  uniformity,  and 
all  characteristics  which  are  requisite  to  form  a perfect  ornamental-protective 
covering.  They  possess  an  elastic  quality  never  before  attained  in  any  paint,  and  are 
prepared  ready  for  the  brush,  but  maybe  thinned  if  desired,  with  pure,  raw  linseed  oil. 

None  but  the  purest  Linseed  Oil  and  the  best  pigments  known  enter  into  the 
composition  of  these  paints,  and  they  contain  no  water,  alkalies,  benzine,  or  other 
deleterious  or  useless  adulterations  ; we  do  not,  therefore,  compete  in  prices  with  the 
cheap  paints  with  which  the  market  is  flooded  and  which  are  composed  largely  of 
water  and  other  inexpensive  ingredients. 

It  is  a well  known  fact  that  the  more  intimately  the  ingredients  of  a paint  are 
combined,  the  more  brilliant,  solid  and  enduring  will  be  the  colors  produced,  and  we 
call  attention  to  the  difference  in  this  respect  between  our  Liquid  Paints  and  all  other 
prepared  paints;  the  best  of  the  latter  consist  of  pigments  ground  in  oil,  and  after- 
wards simply  mixed  with  oil,  spirits  of  turpentine,  etc.  The  entire  body  of  our  Paints 
is  first  ground  in  oil,  and  then  mixed  to  the  proper  consistency,  after  which  the  irhole 
is  ground  through  fine  mills ; by  this  process  alone  can  the  pigments  and  oils  be  so 
intimately  combined  as  to  produce  a perfect  paint.  No  other  paints  excepting 
“coach”  or  “artists”  colors,  are  so  thoroughly  mixed  and  ground  as  ours. 

We  also  call  attention  to  the  superior  “covering”  properties  of  these 
paints,  two  coats  of  which  form  a body  and  finish  equal  to  three  or  four  coats 
of  ordinary  paint. 

One  gallon  will  cover  from  250  to  275  square  feet,  two  coats. 

TPS"  The  average  cost  of  applying  paint  is  from  two  to  four  times  ns  much  as  the 
cost  of  the  paint  itself,  and  when  this  fact  is  taken  into  consideration,  it  would  seem 
questionable  economy  to  expend  from  fifty  to  one  hundred  dollars  for  labor  in  ap- 
plying twenty-five  or  thirty  dollars  worth  of  inferior  paint,  which,  after  a year  or  so, 
affords  neither  protection  nor  ornament,  when  the  use  of  a strictly  first-class  paint, 
costing  twenty  per  cent,  more  (or  say  five  or  six  dollars  more  for  sufficient  to  paint 
a small  house)  would  insure  a serviceable  and  always  pleasing  result  for,  at  least, 
two  or  three  times  as  long. 

These  Paints  are  sold  by  U.  S.  Standard  Galmn  Measure  (251  cubic  inches);  i.e. 
our  packages  contain  from  8 to  12  per  cent,  more  paint  than  is  usually  sold  for  the 
same  quantity ; and  they  weigh  from  10  to  20  per  cent,  more  to  the  gallon  than  any  others. 

Our  manufacturing  facilities  being  the  most  extensile  and  complete  of  any  in  the 
icorld,  we  shall  continue  to  spare  no  pains  or  expense  to  make  our  Liquid  Paints 
what  we  claim  tlienl  to  be,  viz : 

“THE  STANDARD  PAINTS  FOR  STRUCTURAL  PURPOSES.” 


"Wo  call  especial  attention  to  our  Outside  White,  and  our  Egg  Shell  Gloss  "White 
for  inside  work.  When  ordering  White,  state  if  wanted  for  outside  or  inside  work. 
/PUT-  Use  none  but  pure  raw  linseed  oil  for  thinning  these  Paints. 

As  all  colei's  are  affected  by  sunlight,  our  samples  should  be  exposed  a few  hours 
to  the  light,  by  which  the  shades  are  perfected. 

Instructions  for  using,  testimonials,  etc.,  mailed  free  upon  application. 


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H.  W.  JOHNS’  AtittESfOS'  LIQUID  PAINTS. 


These  Samples  are  Painted  with  our  Regular  and  only  grade  of  “Asbestos”  Liquid  Paints, “ISS^ 


NO.  82,  OAK  TAN.  NO.  83,  DUTCH  YELLOW.  NO.  80,  FLENCH  YELLOW.  NO.  79,  COLONIAL  YELLOW. 


NO.  71,  DK.  TERRA  COTTA.  NO.  88.  TUSCAN  YELLOW.  NO.  73,  POMPEIAN  RED.  NO.  75,  TEIUIA  COTTA. 


We  manufacture  any  desired  shade  to  order.  Be  particular  to  order  Paints  by  the  numbers  of  the  desired 

shades. 


H.  W JOHNS  MANUFACTURING  C0„ 


Sole  Manufacturers, 


NEW  YORK,  . CHICAGO,  PHILADELPHIA,  . LONDON. 


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H.  W.  JOHNS’  'M-'BfBS-W'S'  LIQUID  PAINTS. 

J22S~ These  Samples  are  Painted  with  our  Regular  and  only  grade  of  "Asbestos"  Liquid  Taints. 


NO.  42.  PURE  GRAY.  NO.  43.  LT.  OLIVE  DRAB. 

NO.  44,  CREAM. 

NO.  45,  YELLOW  STONE. 

NO.  34,  BROWN  STONE.  NO.  33,  YELLOW  DRAB.  NO.  46,  LIGHT  DRAB.  NO.  31,  LIGHT  GRAY. 


NO.  87,  FRENCH  GRAY.  NO.  29,  LIGHT  SLATE.  NO.  19,  LIGHT  STONE.  NO.  28,  DARK  SLATE. 


NO.  27,  MED.  DRAB.  NO.  35,  BUFF.  NO.  26,  DARK  DRAB.  NO.  25,  BX.LT.  DRAB. 


We  also  manufacture  Inside  and  Outside  White.  Black,  Indian  Red,  Vermilion,  Etc.  Be  particular  to 
order  Paints  by  the  numbers  of  the  desired  shades. 


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H.  W.  JOHNS’  A&M'&COS'  LIQUID  PAINTS. 

These  Samples  are  Painted  with  our  Regular  and  only  grade  of  "Asbestos"  Liquid  Paints. 


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NO.  59,  GRAY  STONE.  NO.  60,  DARK  RED.  NO.  67,  BRONZE  YELLOW.  NO.  68,  LT.  OLIVE  GREEN. 


NO.  62,  DARK  GREEN.  NO.  64,  OLIVE.  NO.  65.  DARK  BROWN.  NO.  66,  LIGHT  BROWN. 


We  also  manufacture  Inside  and  Outside  White,  Black.  Indian  Red,  Vermilion,  Etc.  Be  particular  to 
order  Paints  by  the  numbers  of  the  desired  shades. 


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H.  W.  JOHNS’  &$‘S£'S-T-S£>  LIQUID  PAINTS. 

These  Samples  are  Painted  with  our  Regular  and  only  grade  of  11  Asbestos " Liquid  Paints."®^ 

NO.  39,  LILAC.  NO.  48,  LIGHT  GREEN.  NO.  40,  APPLE  BLOSSOM.  NO.  49,  LIGHT  BLUE. 


NO.  50,  BRIGHT  RED  NO.  23,  DK.  BLUE.  NO.  10,  STANDARD  GREEN.  NO.  41,  LIGHT  LEAD. 


Be  particular  to  order  Paints  by  the  numbers  of  the  desired  shades.  We  manufacture  any  desired  shade  to 

order. 


H.  W.  JOHNS’  ROOF  ^ RAILWAYS  FLOOR  PAINTS. 

PREPARED  READY  FOR  THE  BRUSH. 


BROWN.  BED.  YELLOW.  GRAY.  BUFF.  SLATE. 

RED.  FLOOR.  FLOOR. 


AVERY  UPV-y 

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H.  W.  JOHNS'  ROOF  & RAILWAY  PAINTS. 


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HESE  Paints?  are  prepared  ready  for  use  and  possess  a very  elastic  body. 
They  are  therefore  less  liable  to  injury,  and  have  proven  to  be  the  best 
and  most  economical  paints  ever  produced  for  painting  and  preserving 
Tin  and  other  Roofs,  Railroad  Buildings,  Bridges,  Freight  Cars,  .Steam- 
boat Decks,  Boats,  Out-Buildings,  Fences,  Gas  Holders,  and  other  iron 
and  rough  wood-work. 

They  are  prepared  ready  for  use,  in  eight  colors.  See  Sample  Card  on  pro- 
ceeding page.  One  Gallon  will  cover  about  350  to  400  square  feet,  one  coat, 

/•  (j-  Special  colors  will  be  made  to  order  for  Railroad  Companies  and  other 
large  consumers. 

H.  W.  JOHNS’  ASBESTOS  FIRE-PROOF  PAINTS. 


These  Paints  are  composed  of  Asbestos  and  other  fire-proof  ingredients,  prepared 
ready  for  use  in  white  and  light  tints,  exclusively  for  inside  rough  wood  work  of  Fac- 
tories, Railroad  Bridges,  Boiler  Rooms,  Cotton-Gin  Houses,  Warehouses,  Theatres,  Cellars, 
Stables,  etc. , for  which  purposes  they  are  as  durable  as  ordinary  oil  paints,  and  afford 
a valuable  protection  against  sparks,  cinders,  or  light  flames.  They  can  be  easily 
applied,  and  produce  a hard,  smooth  finish. 


H.  W.  JOHNS’  LIQUID  COACH  BLACK. 


This  article  is  prepared  ready  for  use  of  the  best  and  most  durable  materials, 
especially  for  re-painting  old  Carriages,  Wagons,  Carts,  Sleighs,  Buggies,  etc.  It  cafi 
be  easily  applied,  dries  rapidly  with  a firm,  hard  gloss,  and  does  not  require  to  be 
either  rubbed  or  varnished. 


H.  W.  JOHNS’  FINE  COLORS,  IN  OIL. 

These  Colors  are  ground  in  pure  Linseed  Oil,  for  Painters  and  general  decorative 
purposes;  and  are  superior  in  quality  and  fineness  to  any  others  made  for  similar  uses. 


H.  W.  JOHNS’  FINE  COACH  COLORS. 

These  Colors  are  ground  in  best  Coach  Japan,  are  warranted  uniform  in  quality 
and  color,  and  will  dry  flat  and  evenly  at  once. 


H.  W.  JOHNS'  LIQUID  DRYER. 

This  article  is  superior  to  any  Dryer  in  the  market  in  siccative  qualities,  lightness 
of  color  and  uniformity.  It  possesses  double  the  strength  of  any  other  Liquid 
Dryer,  is  suitable  for  all  linseed-oil  paints,  and  will  not  discolor  the  most  delicate 
tints.  No  other  Dryer  should  be  used  in  our  paints. 


H.  W.  JOHNS’  VARNISHES. 


Outside  Finishing  Varnish. 
Inside  “ “ 

Extra  Conch  Varnish. 

.\o.  I “ “ 

Hard  Oil  Finish. 


Extra  Furniture  Varnish. 
No.  1 “ “ 

No.  1 Wood  Preservative. 
Spar  Varnish. 

Pure  Orange  Shellac. 


Floor  Varnish. 

Brown  Japan. 

Turpentine  Japan. 

Coach  Japan. 

Asbestos  Wood  Filler,  etc. 


H.  W.  JOHNS'  IRON-OXIDE  PAINT,  dry,  or  ground  in  oil. 

Is  especially  adapted  for  painting  and  preserving  Roofs,  Barns,  Fences,  Bridges, 
Outbuildings,  Tanks,  Stills,  Machinery  and  all  kinds  of  Tin,  Iron,  Brick  or  Wood-work. 
In  color  it  is  a rich  maroon,  is  ground  very  fine,  mixes  readily  with  raw  or  boiled  oil, 
and  forms  an  elastic,  durable  Coating  that  will  neither  crack  nor  chalk. 


STRICTLY  PURE  RAW  LINSEED  OIL. 

Adulterated  and  inferior  grades  of  Oil  are  sold  to  such  an  extent  that,  to  insure 
the  use  of  good  oil  in  thinning  our  Paints  and  Colors,  we  will  in  future,  supply  users 
of  our  Paints  and  Colors  only,  with  strictly  pure  raw  Linseed  Oil  at  New  York  Market 
prices,  in  bbls.,  adding  cost  of  packages  for  smaller  quantities. 

April,  1888. 


LIQUID  PAINTS. 
ROOF  & RAILWAY  PAINTS 
MARINE  PAINTS. 
FIRE-PROOF  PAINTS. 
LIQUID  DRYER. 


COLORS  IN  OIL. 
COACH  COLORS. 
VARNISHES. 
WOOD  FILLER. 
RON-OXIDE  PAINT 


ROOFING. 

ROOF  CEMENT. 
ROOF  COATING. 

FIRE  A WATER-PROOF  SHEATHING 
BUILDING  FELT. 


STEAM-PIPE 
5c  BOILER  COVERINGS. 
LAGGINGS. 
STEAM  PACKINGS. 
MILL-BOARD. 


x-xTU.-'1  : 


PLASTIC  STOVE-LINING 
RETORT  CEMENT. 


Descriptive  Price  List,  Samples. etc. sent  free 


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